Why Choose a Honda?
There are several manufacturers known for making reliable cars. So why should you choose a Honda? Here are a couple of reasons.
Reliability
If you are in the market for a used car, you’re probably concerned about reliability more than anything. Car buyers can feel comfortable purchasing used Hondas.
We’re sure you know someone who drove their Honda for 250,000+ miles. But it’s not only these first-hand accounts that make people loyal to the brand. In 2020, Honda won the Best Value Brand Award from Kelley Blue Book due to “Honda’s quality, reliability, durability, and resale value.”
It’s worth noting that Hondas have an excellent resale value. This may be a drawback for those looking for a used vehicle. But the car industry is like most other industries – you have to be willing to pay for quality.
Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) test passenger vehicles yearly. The Accord, Civic, Insight, CR-V, and Odyssey were all named “Top Safety Picks” by the IIHS. Additionally, the Accord, Insight, HR-V, Pilot, Ridgeline, and Odyssey all received 5-star safety ratings from the NHTSA.
Also, Forbes named the Honda Odyssey, CR-V, Civic, and Accord as the safest and most reliable used models in their vehicle categories (and the Pilot was runner-up in its category.) So, yes, Hondas are known for being safe vehicles.
Most of Honda’s new models are equipped with active driver assistance features called Honda Sensing. While these features are available on most new models today, you may find them currently on used high-end Hondas.
Look for lane-keeping systems and blind spot detection systems. And, of course, all Hondas have airbags, and most have ABS brakes.
5 Great Used Hondas
When buying a used car, you should always research the specific year’s model. Even though Honda is known for reliability and safety, some years’ models rate better than others.
Generally, here are five models that have stood the test of time.
Civic: The Civic is popular because it is compact and has excellent fuel economy. It also has more cargo and passenger space than other vehicles in its category.
Pilot: The popular Pilot is perfect for those who want to avoid a minivan but need a third row for carpools.
Accord: The Accord has been described as an excellent car for “people who like to drive fast.” While we certainly can’t speak to this description, we know that Accords have a reputation for being reliable and easy to repair.
CR-V: The CR-V is a popular compact SUV. It gets better than expected gas mileage.
Odyssey: The Odyssey is perfect for growing families as the vehicle can seat seven comfortably and has an impressive cargo space and a smooth ride. We sell more Odysseys than any other vehicle.
Search for Quality Used Hondas at Reynolds Automotive
Reynolds Automotive in Merriam, KS has plenty of reliable previously-owned Hondas for the used car buyer. We accept trade ins and offer financing options. Ask our staff about our 3-month warranty.
